ABOUT:
The Operations & Performance Management Professional (OPMP)® certification program is designed for professionals responsible for managing and optimizing facility operations. This certification demonstrates expertise in achieving indoor environmental quality, safety, and health performance goals, as well as competency in the creation, supervision, and management of operations and maintenance programs.
CERTIFICATION BODY:
The OPMP certification is conferred by the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE®), a globally recognized organization that sets the standard for sustainable and efficient building design, operation, and maintenance.
LEARNING OBJECTIVE:
- Develop and implement effective operations and maintenance programs.
- Enhance facility performance and ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and health standards.
- Manage building automation systems, procurement, and resource allocation.
- Foster effective communication and management within operations teams.
- Prepare for the OPMP certification exam through focused study on facility life cycles, quality management, and environmental safety.
EXAM INFORMATION:
- Exam Name: Operations & Performance Management Professional (OPMP)
- Format: Written exam available in-person or through remote proctoring.
- Content Areas:
- Facility Life Cycle
- Management Aspects
- Communications
- Environmental, Health, and Safety
RECERTIFICATION:
- Renewal Period: Every 3 years.
- Requirements: To maintain the OPMP certification, professionals must earn 45 Professional Development Hours (PDHs) within the three-year certification cycle and pay the recertification fee. Additional details on recertification requirements can be found on the ASHRAE website.
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Curriculum
- 1 Section
- 6 Lessons
- 40 Hours
- CONTENT:6
- 1.1Comprehensive overview of facility life cycles, from initial design to ongoing maintenance.
- 1.2Development and supervision of operations and maintenance programs.
- 1.3Management of building performance and automation systems.
- 1.4Quality management and resource allocation in facility operations.
- 1.5Legal, environmental, health, and safety requirements for facility operations.
- 1.6Effective communication strategies for managing staff, occupants, and stakeholders.
Requirements
- Option 1: High school diploma or equivalent, or relevant training, with a minimum of seven years of experience in facilities operations/management, construction, design, or consulting, including at least two years in facility operations.
- Option 2: Associate degree, technical degree, or certificate in a related field, with at least five years of relevant experience, including two years in facility operations.
- Option 3: Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field, with five years of experience in facilities operations/management, construction, design, or consulting, including two years in facility operations.
- Option 4: Government-issued or recognized professional license with a minimum of two years of facility operations experience.
Target audiences
- Facility managers, operations supervisors, and maintenance professionals.
- Engineers and consultants involved in building operations and performance management.
- Building contractors and professionals seeking to advance their expertise in facility management.
- Individuals looking to achieve OPMP certification and validate their competency in operations and performance management.